Read Across America Week is a wonderful time to celebrate the joys of reading and foster a love of books in young children. One great way to participate is by attending a story time at your local library! Libraries in the Sebago Lake region are offering a variety of story times for children of all ages throughout the week. Whether your child is a toddler or a preschooler, there’s a perfect time for them to join in on the fun!

Check out the schedule of story times happening in the Sebago Lake region next week:

Sunday, March 2nd

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Story Time @ New Gloucester Public Library
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Read to Cooper (Therapy Dog) @ Casco Public Library

Monday, March 3rd

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ Brown Memorial Library (Baldwin)
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ Hollis Center Public Library

Tuesday, March 4th

• 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Preschool Story Time @ Falmouth Memorial Library
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ West Buxton Public Library
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Preschool Story Time @ Baxter Memorial Library (Gorham)
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Hour @ Soldier’s Memorial Library (Hiram)
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Hour @ Ricker Memorial Library (Poland)
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Story Time @ Casco Public Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Family Story Time @ Naples Public Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ Falmouth Memorial Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Toddler Story Time @ Walker Memorial Library (Westbrook)

Wednesday, March 5th

• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Story Time @ Denmark Public Library
• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Baby Story Time @ Baxter Memorial Library (Gorham)
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Nature Story Time @ Black Brook Preserve (Windham)
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Story Hour @ North Gorham Public Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Preschool Story Time @ Raymond Village Library
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Story Time @ New Gloucester Public Library
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Homeschool Hour @ Casco Public Library
• 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Baby Story Time @ Gray Public Library

Thursday, March 6th

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Toddler Story Time @ Baxter Memorial Library (Gorham)
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ Harrison Village Library
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Hour @ Richville Library (Standish)
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Preschool Story Time @ Davis Memorial Library (Limington)
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Baby Story Time @ Raymond Village Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Toddler Story Time @ Falmouth Memorial Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Toddler Story Time @ Walker Memorial Library (Westbrook)
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ Windham Public Library

Friday, March 7th

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Story Time @ Bridgton Public Library
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Preschool Story Time @ Falmouth Memorial Library

Why Attend Story Time? Attending story time is a fantastic way to encourage your child’s love for books, help them develop early literacy skills, and provide an opportunity for them to socialize with peers. It’s also a fun way for families to engage in shared activities and create positive memories around reading. Many libraries also offer special story time themes and crafts, so you can expect a variety of fun activities!

Plan Your Week Make the most of Read Across America Week by attending multiple story times with your little one. The Sebago Lake region’s libraries have you covered with options throughout the week, from baby story times to family-friendly events. Whether you’re looking for a quiet morning with your toddler or an afternoon of reading to a therapy dog, there’s something for everyone!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate books, stories, and reading all week long!